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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,994.32, 14,983.38 and 4,155.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,994.32, 14,983.38 and 4,155.30 is: 6,229.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,994.32 : 14,983.38 = 4,155.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,994.32/14,983.38 = 4,155.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,994.32x = 14,983.38 × 4,155.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,994.32x = 62,260,438.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,260,438.91/9,994.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,229.58

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